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Add 50/98 and 90/21

1^st number: 50/98, 2^nd number: 4 6/21

50/98 + 90/21 is 235/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 21 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   50/98 = 50 × 3/98 × 3 = 150/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
   90/21 = 90 × 14/21 × 14 = 1260/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/294 + 1260/294 = 150 + 1260/294 = 1410/294
5. 1410/294 simplified gives 235/49
6. So, 50/98 + 90/21 = 235/49
   In mixed form: 439/49

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